Newspaper photo booth hire for events
Your guests get their photo on the front page of a personalised vintage newspaper, printed on the spot. Old Press brings a retro photographer and on-site printing to company events, weddings and private parties in 12 European cities.
Get a quote for your dateEvents from €800. The final price depends on guest count, duration and travel.
A live photographer instead of a photo booth
A photo booth is a box with a screen. It stands in a corner and waits for guests to walk up, read the instructions and pose for a countdown.
Our photographer goes to the guests instead. They start a conversation, make people laugh, help them pose and call friends in for a group shot. The photo session turns into part of the entertainment, and the mood carries through the evening.
People who would walk straight past a booth often end up in front of the camera, simply because someone invited them. Then the newspaper prints on site and goes into the guest’s hands.
What happens on the day
Taking the photo and any queue add time to those 10 seconds, so we size the team to your guest flow. Before you book, we agree the space, access and electricity needs with you and the venue. People tend to keep a newspaper with their face on it long after a photo strip has been lost in a bag.
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Events we work at
For corporate events and brand activations, such as conferences, product launches and staff parties, the newspaper can carry your logo and campaign message.
At weddings, the front page shows the couple's names and wedding date, and guests take it home as a keepsake from the day.
Birthdays and private parties work the same way, with a front page built around the guest of honour.
For festivals and public events, send us the schedule and the visitor numbers you expect. We will confirm the team and capacity in the quote.
Experience across Europe
More than 100 companies have worked with Old Press. We have printed newspapers at company anniversaries, shop openings, congresses, forums and city celebrations. We do not publish client names.
Where we work
Porto, Madrid, Seville, Malaga, Rome, Milan, Turin, Como, Catania, Paris, London and Athens. See event details for London, Paris, Porto and Madrid. If your event is somewhere else, tell us the location. We will check whether we can travel there and what that adds to the quote.
Newspaper photo booth prices from €800
The quote depends on how many guests you expect, how long the photographers work and how far we travel. Send us those details and we will confirm the total and what it includes.
How booking works
- Send your city, date, guest count and how long the activation should run.
- We confirm availability, the team and a tailored quote.
- We agree the newspaper design with you before the event.
- On the day, the team sets up and starts working with your guests.
Newspaper photo booth questions
What is a newspaper photo booth?
It is a photo activation where guests receive their picture on a newspaper front page instead of a photo strip. You may also see it called a vintage or retro newspaper photo booth. At Old Press, a retro photographer takes the photo and we print a personalised vintage newspaper on site.
Why choose a live photographer over a photo booth?
A booth waits for guests to come to it. Our photographer goes to them, talks to them, makes them laugh and helps them pose, so the photos become part of the entertainment at your event. Each guest then receives a printed vintage newspaper with their photo.
How much does newspaper photo booth hire cost?
Old Press events start from €800. The final quote depends on guest count or volume, the duration of the activation and travel distance. You get the total before you book.
How long does each newspaper take to print?
Printing takes around 10 seconds once the photo and layout are ready. Taking the photo, preparing the layout and any queue add time, so we plan the team around your guest count and schedule.
Can the newspaper show our logo or our names?
Yes. For a company event, the design can carry your brand or campaign. For a wedding or party, it can include names and the date. We agree the artwork with you before the event.
How many guests can you serve?
That depends on the size of the team, the event duration and how guests move through the venue. Share your guest count and schedule, and the quote will set out the plan.
What do you need from the venue?
The venue address, layout, access times and any limits on space or electricity. We confirm the setup with you and the venue before booking.
Do guests also get a digital photo?
Ask us about digital photos when you request a quote. We will confirm the options and the terms for delivery and storage.
Does sending a request confirm my booking?
No. A request starts the conversation. We check availability, then agree the quote and booking details with you.
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Request a newspaper photo booth quote
Send your city, venue, date, guest count and how long you need us. We will confirm availability and a tailored quote.
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